Latest earthquakes near Tuscany, Italy today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tuscany, Italy, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tuscany? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tuscany (also known as Toscana), it will show up within minutes.
Tuscany Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 185 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tuscany, Italy in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tuscany roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tuscany in 2016. A total of 84 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tuscany that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tuscany in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tuscany during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 174 | 94.05% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 4.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 1.62% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tuscany
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tuscany occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Rome timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 181 kilometers (112 mi) south-east of Florence, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tuscany in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 1915 07:52, 272 kilometers (169 mi) south-east of Florence. It is the strongest earthquake near Tuscany in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tuscany, Italy in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Tuscany.
Earthquakes by city in Tuscany
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Tuscany, Italy.
Use this regional Tuscany earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Lucca, Pisa, Arezzo, Pistoia, Massa, Grosseto, Carrara, Viareggio, Sesto Fiorentino, Scandicci, Siena, Capannori, Cascina, Empoli, Campi Bisenzio, Piombino, Camaiore, San Miniato Basso, Marina di Carrara, Cecina and Poggibonsi.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tuscany.
When was the last earthquake in Tuscany, Italy?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tuscany on the evening of April 27, 2024 at 20:28 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 290km northwest of Livorno at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tuscany, Italy in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tuscany, Italy?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tuscany on the morning of January 13, 1915 at 07:52 local time (Europe/Rome). The center of this earthquake was located 272km south-east of Florence at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tuscany since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tuscany, Italy?
In the past 10 years, 185 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tuscany. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 20 days.
